Scot teen to become one of the youngest to get Covid vaccine just six weeks after turning 16

Colin McCallum spotted the red "floating vessel" on the horizon as he travelled through Banff, Aberdeenshire on Friday, February 26. Due to the similar colouring of the sea and sky, the large vessel appears to be sitting amongst the clouds.

Shetland wants to give five people a six week paid trainee placement on the beautiful Scots island to work on the drama. If you are based in Scotland and interested in a career in TV but don’t know where to start, the BBC drama wants to hear from you.

BBC revealed the start date for series six of the hit show. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the cop drama, which will see Scots star Martin Compston return as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott.

financial support for the costs of a loved ones funeral.  The Funeral Support Payment can be used towards the funeral costs for a baby, child or adult in Scotland, this also includes babies who were stillborn. Last year, Social Security Scotland confirmed those eligible for financial support are receiving an average of £1,593 to help towards the costs of a burial or cremation, including expenses such as travel and flowers.

Billy Connolly has appeared on video for the first time since his Covid vaccination to talk about his latest artwork and hatred of going to the gym.The legendary Scots comedian who recently got his second jag, looked in good health as he spoke of his latest portfolio of pictures and told some stories behind his artwork.Billy, 78, who wore a t-shirt as he relaxed in the garden to talk about his new Born On A Rainy Day series of artwork which is officially launched on March 7, spoke about the

coronavirus rules than those from more wealthy areas.The findings of a new report reveal that those found in the 10% least well-off neighbourhoods were 11.2 times more likely to receive a fine than those in the 10% least deprived.Professor Susan McVie, of the University of Edinburgh, produced the findings which were published in a paper on Monday used by the Independent Advisory Group on Police Use of Temporary Powers Relating to the Coronavirus Crisis.It said: "Whatever the reason, it is

Manchester United. The 6'3" centre-half won the First Division with Leeds in 1974 before moving to Old Trafford four years later for £500,000, lifting the FA Cup with the Red Devils in 1983.

vaccination programme has been linked to a substantial reduction in hospital admissions north of the border.Researchers examined coronavirus hospital admissions in Scotland among people who have had their first jab and compared them with those who had not yet received a dose of the vaccine.Experts from rom the University of Edinburgh, the University of Strathclyde and Public Health Scotland examined data on people who had received either the Pfizer/BioNTech jab or the one developed by experts at

John Barrowman paid a secret 'subliminal' tribute to husband Scott Gill on Dancing On IceThe Scots born Dancing On Ice judge told fans he was hiding a message in plain sight for husband Scott, who he's been with for twenty seven years, ahead of his appearance on Sunday night's show.John, who is known for his usually glamorous ensembles, wore a black jacket with lots of little red love hearts on it for Valentine's day.And he revealed there was an extra special feature within the design of the

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straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, February 12.McTominay's challengeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Scott McTominay to hit double figures for goals this season.The midfielder continued his purple patch with a winner against West Ham in the FA Cup on Tuesday, taking him to six goals in 14 appearances.Solskjaer has now urged McTominay's fellow midfielders to follow the Scottish international's example."To add goals from

Ayrshire man have appealed for information on his whereabouts as it nears eight weeks since his disappearance. Jackson Mason was last seen between 4pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, December 19 near the Fenwick Hotel in East Ayrshire – close to the M77.

Lego fan's dream of seeing a toy version of an iconic Scottish landmark released could come true, after it reached the required amount of signatures to be considered by the Danish firm.Engineer Michael Dineen submitted his design idea for the Forth Bridge to Lego, hoping that it will help to teach people about how the iconic Scottish rail bridge was built.The design will now be considered by the model company's review team and assessed against a tough set of criteria including playability,

straight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he might look to use Scott McTominay in a more advanced role for Manchester United following his winner against West Ham in the FA Cup.

Dundee, around midday yesterday to make the grim discovery. It is understood that neighbours had raised the alarm after a strong smell was coming from the flat.